Bole Ethiopian Cuisine – Ethiopian
Vibrant colors and the intoxicating aroma of berbere fill the air, drawing guests into a lively space where communal dining is elevated to a soulful art form. The kitchen balances tradition with modern flair, serving up everything from the buttery warmth of toasted kategna to the inventive, spicy crunch of mitmita fries and crispy kitfo. Whether diving into a rich, earthy shiro dip or sharing golden-fried sambusas, every bite offers a sensory journey through the bold and heart-warming flavors of Ethiopia.
Grove Circle North https://boleethiopiancuisine.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Ethiopian
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, low-carb, high-protein, keto, whole30, pescatarian, paleo, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-sodium, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, gerd, high-fiber, tlc, alkaline, zone, volumetrics, aip, carnivore, renal, slow-carb, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate the excellent food quality and fresh, tasty flavors found in every dish, leaving diners feeling thoroughly satisfied. Reviewers highlight the inviting space and courteous service, praising the warm atmosphere that makes for a memorable visit. Many visitors express their intent to return, noting the consistent freshness and welcoming environment as standout features of the experience.
Menu
Starters
- Kategna - $8.95: Lightly toasted injera spread with spiced butter infused with berbere, topped with fresh cottage cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Kitfo - $15: Steak tartare-style ground beef mixed with seasoned herbal butter, rolled in lightly toasted injera Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Wings - $12: Cauliflower dipped in buttermilk mixture, fried crisp, tossed in spiced sweet chili sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dirkosh Shiro Dip - $9: Crispy toasted injera served with rich chickpea stew dip, topped with cottage cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Sambusa - $9.95: Pastries filled with lean ground beef, onions, garlic, and cumin Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Sambusa - $9.45: Pastries filled with lentils, onions, garlic, and cumin Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mitmita Fries - $6: Hand-cut fresh potatoes seasoned with mitmita spicy blend Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Regular Fries - $5: Hand-cut fresh potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- House Salad - $11: Crisp greens, tomato, onion, and shaved carrot with house vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beets & Goat Cheese Salad - $15: Roasted beets, goat cheese, sweet pecans, and orange slices over greens with raspberry vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Kitfo - $15.95: Prime beef tartare seasoned with spiced butter, herbs, and mitmita Available at: dinner, lunch
- Special Kitfo - $18.95: Kitfo mixed with spiced collard greens and cottage cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kitfo Dulet - $18: Minced lean beef seasoned with mitmita, onions, and chopped peppers mixed with herbal butter Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gored Gored - $17: Cubes of beef mixed with herbal butter, Awaze, onions, and jalapeños Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asa Kitfo - $15.95: Ground fish cooked with oil, ground chili powder, onions, and jalapeños Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asa Gulash - $16.95: Cubes of Tilapia fish sautéed in aromatic herbs, onions, and tomatoes in berbere sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whole Tilapia Fried Fish - $15.95: Served with a side salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yebeg Tibs (Lamb Tibs) - $17.95: Lamb meat, house spices, onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, and herbal butter Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lega Tibs - $16: Fresh lean beef seasoned and cooked with onions, jalapeños, and traditional herbs Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Awaze Tibs - $17: Cubed beef sautéed with berbere sauce, tomatoes, jalapeños, and red onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Doro Tibs - $15: Diced chicken sautéed with hot peppers, onions, garlic, and Ethiopian spices Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zil Zil Tibs - $19.95: Lean beef strips sautéed with bell peppers, onions, herbs, and berbere Available at: dinner, lunch
- Doro Wat - $18: Traditional bone-in chicken slowly cooked in spicy berbere sauce with a hard boiled egg Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegan Options
- Miser (Red Lentils) - $13.95: Split lentils simmered in oil, onions, garlic, curry, ginger, and berbere Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shiro (Chickpea Stew) - $13.95: Ground chickpeas, onions, garlic, and traditional spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ater Kik (Yellow Split Peas) - $12.95: Yellow split peas, onions, ginger, garlic, and turmeric Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fasolia (Green Beans) - $13.45: Green beans, carrots, tomatoes, onions, and garlic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gomen (Collard Greens) - $12.95: Collard greens, onions, ginger, garlic, and traditional spices Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Veggie Sampler - $28.95: A variety of eight vegan dishes selected by the chef Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Millefoglie - $5.25: Layers of puff pastry with aromatic vanilla cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Tiramisu - $5.25: Ladyfingers dipped in coffee, layered with mascarpone cheese and cocoa
- Vanilla Mocha Cake - $4.45: White chocolate espresso cake with white chocolate ganache and espresso buttercream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Crème Brûlée - $5.95: Rich custard base topped with hardened caramelized sugar
- Baklava - $3.95: Layered filo pastry filled with chopped nuts and honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Ethiopian Spiced Tea: Warm tea infused with traditional Ethiopian spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Ethiopian Coffee Service: Traditional dark coffee Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
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